About the job
The Primary Healthcare Coalition (PHCC) is a global, inclusive advocacy and action platform dedicated to advancing integrated, people-centered primary healthcare. PHCC brings together civil society, governments, multilateral organizations, academia, private sector actors, and community-based organizations to strengthen collaboration, knowledge exchange, and collective advocacy for resilient primary healthcare systems.
PHCC is seeking a motivated and organized Program Associate to provide coordination, administrative, and programmatic support across coalition activities. Working under the guidance of senior staff, the Program Associate will support day-to-day operations, member engagement, events, communications, and basic monitoring and reporting functions. This role is well suited for an early-career professional seeking hands-on experience in global health coordination and coalition-based advocacy
Responsibilities
Coalition Management & Coordination
Support day-to-day coordination of PHCC activities under the guidance of senior staff.
Assist with maintaining internal communication channels, shared resources, documentation, and action trackers.
Support the organization of coalition meetings and working groups, including scheduling, agenda preparation, note-taking, and follow-up actions.
Assist with administrative aspects of coalition governance processes, including tracking participation and supporting inclusive member representation.
Membership Strategy, Growth & Engagement
Support implementation of PHCC’s membership strategy in line with organizational priorities.
Assist with outreach, onboarding, and engagement of coalition members across civil society, government, multilateral institutions, academia, private sector, and community networks.
Maintain and update membership directories, onboarding materials, engagement frameworks, and CRM or tracking databases.
Event Planning & Advocacy Campaigns
Support planning and delivery of coalition events such as webinars, workshops, dialogues, and advocacy activities at global health convenings.
Assist with speaker coordination, logistics, preparation of event materials, and post-event follow-up and dissemination.
Communications, Content Development & Visibility
Contribute to drafting, editing, and formatting coalition materials, including meeting summaries, briefs, concept notes, newsletters, calls to action, advocacy materials, and post-event reports.
Support digital communications and visibility efforts, including compiling member stories, updates, and content inputs.
Maintain up-to-date contact lists, membership profiles, and shared communication assets.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
Support tracking of coalition activities, membership engagement, and participation against agreed workplans and indicators.
Assist with preparation of internal updates and periodic reports for leadership, members, and partners.
Maintain databases, trackers, and documentation to support data accuracy and accessibility.
Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
Support relationship management with coalition members, partners, and external stakeholders through coordination, communication, and follow-up.
Assist with facilitating collaboration across stakeholders by supporting working groups, information sharing, and coordination processes.
Help compile and synthesize member inputs and stakeholder feedback to inform coalition planning and activities.
Requirements
Early-career professional or recent graduate with an interest in global health, primary healthcare, or health systems strengthening
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Comfortable working in a support role and collaborating with senior staff and diverse stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a remote or hybrid environment
Prior academic, volunteer, or professional experience in global health, development, advocacy, or nonprofit settings is an asset
What we offer
Meaningful Impact: Be part of a growing global coalition shaping the future of integrated primary healthcare.
Leadership Experience: Gain practical experience in coalition management and primary healthcare advocacy.
Networking & Exposure: Engage with leading global health actors, multilateral institutions, donor organizations, and civil society.
Professional Development: Develop key skills in advocacy, coalition management, strategy, and global health governance.
Flexibility: Remote role with flexible hours (depending on time zone) and the possibility to scale up involvement.
Voluntary Role: This is an unpaid (or volunteer) role – designed for professionals passionate about global health policy and advocacy.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and a 1-page cover letter via the Apply Now button.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position remains open until filled. Early applications are encouraged.